311 Eggmühl - Day 2 Attack on Eggmühl (22 April 1809)

Eggmühl - 22 April 1809 (Day 2 Attack on Eggmühl)

Historical BackgroundUpon his arrival at the front, Napoleon was determined to capture the village of Eggmühl, using Wurttembergers, German allied troops who had fought very well over the past two days. Capturing Eggmühl would unhinge Charles’s line, and possibly lead to a decisive victory.The Austrian General Rosenberg was alerted to the coming danger and repositioned his troops. He ordered units to pull back to defend the high ground directly behind the village, in the village itself, and along the tree-lined riverbank. Supported by artillery, the Austrian Grenzers repulsed Napoleon’s Württemberg light battalions twice. But on the third attack, the bridge was taken.By that time, Gudin’s Division had also succeeded in crossing the Grosse Laaber. Pressed from two sides, the village and the castle both fell. Napoleon wasted no time in crossing more troops to exploit the victory.The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. Can you change history?

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Battle Notes

Special Rules• The Schloss Castle and the Eggmühl hex form a Temporary Majority Victory Banner for the side that occupies it at the start of its turn, worth 1 banner for the Austrian player and 2 banners for the French player (Temporary Majority Victory Banner Turn Start)

• The Bridge is a Permanent Victory Banner for the French player worth 1 banner when occupied at the start of the turn (Permanent Victory Banner Turn Start)